Hair operator&#39;s instrument



Oct. 20, 1942. J J BATTLE HAIR OPERATORS INSTRUMENT Filed 001;. 21, 19412 Sheets-Sheet 1 IN VENTOR.

BY JQSLPH J. 5/1 THE %6 m, g TZ'OKI EI Patented Oct. 20, 1942 UNITEDSTATES PATENT OFFICE HAIR OPERATORS INSTRUMENT Joseph J. Battle, NewYork, N. Y.

Application October 21, 1941, Serial No. 415,891

14 Claims.

This invention relates to hair operators instruments, and is acontinuation in part of applicants application Serial No. 396,791, filedJune 6, 1941, for Hair operators instruments. This invention isparticularly directed to an instrument for treating the hair, or forpreparation of the hair for permanent waving, hair dyeing, and to thelike instruments.

An object of this invention is to provide a highly improved instrumentof the character described, having means to comb out a lock of hair,means to apply a liquid, such as permanent waving solution to the hair,and means for smoothing out the lock of hair While the lock is beingWound on a curler rod.

Another object of this invention is to provide an instrument of thecharacter described having a transparent, hollow, tubular handle forminga receptacle for liquid, such as hair treating solution, or hair dye,said hollow handle being formed with a hollow stem or neck provided withmeans to receive either an applicator or a comb, the neck being formedwith openings through which the liquid may seep or flow into theapplicator or comb, said applicator or comb being removable andreplaceable.

Still a further object of this invention is to provide an instrument ofthe character described in the form of a receptacle for liquid adaptedto pass through suitable openings in the receptacle into either anabsorbent applicator or a brush, said receptacle having an opening atone end adapted to be closed by a member carrying a smoother pin or arat-tail comb.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide a single instrumenthaving means to fully prepare the hair for permanent waving operation.Thus, the improved instrument may be comfortably held in the hand, andhas a comb portion to first comb out a lock of hair. Then the instrumentmay be turned around to permit hair treating solution to pass from theinstrument onto an applicator, so that the solution may be readilyapplied to the lock. Thereafter, the instrument may be turned aroundagain and the lock combed out once more. Thereafter, the lock may bewound on a curler rod and the lock smoothed out by the smoother pin onthe instrument. After the hair is fully wound on the curler rod, thecurler rod may be tightened on the clamp by means of a wrench portion onthe instrument. The instrument may be made of transparent material topermit the operator to see how much solution is therein.

provide in an instrument of the character described having improvedmeans for gripping a cotton applicator to hold the applicator in suchYet a further object of this invention is to position that liquid fromthe instrument will seep thereinto, said gripping means furthermoreserving as guides for the back of a brush adapted to be slidably mountedon said instrument.

Yet a further object of this invention is to provide an instrument ofthe character described, in which the neck is offset with respect to thetubular handle and parallel thereto, so as to facilitate flow of liquidfrom the handle to the neck for passage to the applicator or brush, andwithout necessitating excessive tilting of the instrument while brushingthe hair or applying hair treating solution thereto.

Still a further object of this invention is to provide a strong, compactand durable instrument of the character described, which shall berelatively inexpensive to manufacture, easy to use and refill,attractive in appearance, and yet practical and efiicient to a highdegree.

Other objects of this invention will in part be obvious and in arthereinafter pointed out.

The invention accordingly consists in the features of construction,combinations of elements, and arrangement of parts which will beexemplifled in the construction hereinafter described, and of which thescope of application will be indicated in the following claims.

In the accompanying drawings, in which are shown various possibleillustrative embodiments of this invention,

Fig. 1 is an axial, cross-sectional view through an instrument embodyingthe invention;

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of said instrument with the applicatorremoved;

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of one of the applicators;

Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 4-4 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 5-5 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 6 is a view similar to Fig. 1, and illustrat. ing another form ofthe invention;

Fig. '7 is a top plan view of the structure shown in Fig. 6;

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the brush shown in Fig. 6;

Fig. 9 is a front, elevational view of the device shown in Fig. 6;

Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken on line Ill-l0 of Fig. 6; and

Fig. 11 is a bottom plan view of a brush embodying the invention, andillustrating a. modified form of said brush.

Referring now in detail to the drawings, I designates a hair operator'sinstrument embodying the invention for preparing the hair for permanentwaving, or for dyeing the hair, or for any similar purposes. Theinstrument I!) comprises a member H, preferably made of transparentmaterial, such as "Lucite" or any other plastic or composition material.The member II has a hollow, cylindrical or tubular handle portion l2,closed at its rear end by a wall l3. Wall |3 has a central inwardlyextending recess or socket M, in which is embedded one end ofa prismaticmetal wrench 5, projecting beyond said rear wall, for the purposehereinafter appearing.

At the forward end of the hollow handle l2,

- is a forwardly tapering portion H, from which there extends forwardly,a tubular, narrow neck portion l8, open at its forward end, asat I9. Theforward end of the tubular neck I8 is screw threaded internally, as at20. Said tubular portion is furthermore formed with a longitudinal rowof spaced openings 2|.

Extending from the tubular portion l8 in a diametric plane, passingthrough the openings 2|, is an integral comb portion 22. The teeth ofthe comb preferably project only slightly beyond the handle l2, so asnot to project too far therefrom, whereby the teeth are more protectedagainst breakage.

Integrally formed with the neck portion l8, are a pair of similar.symmetricallyv disposed, longitudinal, transversely curved walls 23,co-extensive with the neck and forming therebetween a longitudinalchannel 24 with which the openings 2| communicate. Thus, the walls 23are on opposite sides of the row of openings It will be noted that thecomb 22 is in a. plane longitudinally bisecting the channel 24. The

clamping walls 23 are adapted to grippingly engage an applicator 2'1forced into the channel 24. The applicator is preferably in the form ofa cylindrical piece of cotton or other absorbent material, and is quitesimilar to a dental roll, except that the exterior surface thereof isnot glazed, so that it will better absorb liquid seeping through theopenings 2|.

As shown in Fig. 4 of the drawings, the applicator covers the openings2|, so that the liquid will not freely pass out of the opening, but willseep into and saturate the applicator.

The walls 23 are formed ad acent the outer edges thereof with integralinwardly extending teeth 28. to grip the applicator and retain the samewithin the channel 24. The applicator 21 projects beyond the walls 23.so that said applicator may be rubbed against the hair to apply liquidthereto.

Mounted n the forward end of member II, is a mem er 30. Said member 30comprises a screw threa ed member 36a made of composition or plast c maerial, screwe within the screw threaded opening 20 of neck l8. Saidscrew threaded member 30a is formed with an annular knurled head 33 andalso has an axial screw threaded opening 3 a. Screwed within the screwthreaded openin 33a, is the rear end of an axial 3 pin 35. A washer 36may be interposed between the head 33 and the forward end of the neckThe pin 35 may be of metal, and rigidly fixed to the head 33 in anysuitable manner.

The operation of the instrument 1 bedescribed:

l0 will now vice l0.

In using the instrument for preparing the hair for permanent waving,member 30 is first removed and the instrument filled with hair treatingsolution usually used for permanent waving. Member 30 is then re-appliedto the instrument to close the open end of the neck l8. A clean cottonapplicator 21 is then forced into channel 24. The instrument is thenheld with the comb down, and a lock of hair combed out. The instrumentis then turned so that the applicator contacts the hair. The applicatoris then moved up and down on the lock of hair, and the solution seepingthrough the openings 2| in the cotton applicator, saturates the latterso that the solution may be applied to the lock of hair. Thereafter, theinstrument is again turned around and the lock of hair is again combed.The lock is then applied to a curler rod and as said curler rodis wound,the lock is smoothed by means of the smoother pin 35. curler rod iscompletely wound on the clamp, it may be tightened by means of wrench l5at the rear end of the instrument.

The handle I2 is of such proportion as to permit the same to be easilyheld in the hand and to contain suflicient liquid to do a whole head ofhair.

The applicator 21 is replaced for each head. When the hair is beingcombed out, the instrument is held in such a way that the solution willnot pass through the openings 2|.

Obviously, hair dye may be applied to hair by means of the instrument,or any other solution may be applied to the hair with the improvedinstrument.

The tubular neck portion l8 may be formed with a small through opening|8c extending to one of the spaces between teeth of the comb 22 to admitair to the container, so as to facilitate flow of liquid through theopenings 2| to the applicator 27.

In Figs. 6 to 10 there is shown an instrument lOa embodying theinvention, and illustrating a modified construction. The instrument Inalikewise comprises a tubular handle portion |2a closed atone end by arear wall |3a. On wall |3a is also mounted a prismatic wrench |5a.Extending from the forward end of tubular mem her 2a, is an offsettapering portion Ila, from which there extends a tubular neck portionI811, parallel to the tubular portion |2a and offset therefrom. Thetubular portion |8a is likewise formed with a comb 22 extending in adirection opposite to the offset. The comb 22 is in a plane passingthrough the axes of tubular portion |2a and neck portion |8a.

At the forward end of tubular portion 8a is an internal, screw threadedopening 20a. Tubular portion I 8a is formed with a plurality of openings2la in the planeof the comb 22 and diametrically opposed to said comb.Extending from said tubular portion |8a are a pair of similar,symmetrically disposed, curved walls 23a forming a channel 24atherebetween.

It will be noted that the comb 22 is in a plane bisecting the channel24a. The walls 23a are provided with inwardly extending teeth 28aadapted to grip an applicator 21 in the same way as the teeth 28 gripthe applicator 21 in the de- Screwed to theforward end of the tubularneck |8a is a member 40, similar to member 30, with the exception thatthe pin 35 is replaced by a rat-tail comb 4|. Instead of inserting anapplicator into the channel 24a, there may be slid- After the ablymounted therein a brush 50. Said brush has a back portion 55frictionally received in channel 25a, and frictionally engaging thewalls 23a, being guided into said channel by the teeth 28a. Said teethcontact the top surface of the back portion 58 of the brush, as shown inFig. 10 of the drawings. The back of the brush maybe formed with aplurality of openings'tz. Thus, the liquid from the receptacle passesthrough the openings Zia and 52' ontothe bristles 53 of the brush. Therear end of the channel 2 3a may be closed by a web 55 formed with aforwardly extending ledge 56. The rear end of the back portion 5i of thebrush engages the undersurface of the ledge 56 and contacts the web 55.v

At the forward end of the back portion 58 of the brush is an enlargedhead 51 formed on opposite sides thereof with grooves 58 to receive theforward edge portions 60 of the side walls 23a. The brush may be removedby gripping the head 51 so that the bristles 53, which may be saturatedwith dye, need not be touched.

In Fig. 11 there is shown a brush 500. similar to brush 50, with theexception that the back portion Sla thereof is formed with alongitudinal slot instead ofwith spaced openings 52.

It will be noted that the ofiset of the tubular portion l8a relative tothe tubular handle lZa facilitates flow of liquid to the openings 2|without necessitating excessive tilting of the instrument.

It will thus be seen that there is provided a device in which theseveral objects of this invention are achieved, and which is welladapted to meet the conditions of practical use.

As various possible embodiments might be made of the above invention,and as various changes might be made in the embodiments above set forth,it is to be understood that all matter herein set forth or shown in theaccompanying drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in alimiting sense.

Having thus described my invention, 1 claim as new and desire to secureby Letters Patent:

1. An instrument of the character described comprising a tubular handleclosed at its rear end, a longitudinal hollow neck extending from theforward end of the handle, and offset therefrom, and parallel thereto,said neck being formed with a row of spaced openings, and applicatormeans on said neck adapted to receive liquid passing through said row ofopenings.

2. An instrument of the character described comprising a tubular handleclosed at its rear end, a longitudinal hollow neck extending from 5 theforward end of the handle, and offset therefrom, and parallel thereto,said neck being formed with a row of spaced openings, and applicatormeans on said neck adapted to receive liquid passing through said row ofopenings, said row of openings being located in a plane passing throughthe axes of said handle and neck and on the side of the neck moreremoved from the axis of the handle.

3. An instrument of the character described, comprising a tubular handleclosed at its rear end, a longitudinal hollow neck extending from theforward end of the handle, and formed with a row of spaced openings, anda pair of opposed, coextensive walls extending longitudinally of theneck, and forming a channel therebetween, said openings communicatingwith said channel, said walls being formed with aligned rows of inwardlyextending teeth, and a brush having a back portion slidably receivedwithin said channel, and said teeth engaging said back portion.

4. An instrument of the character described, comprising a tubular handleclosed at its rear end, a longitudinal hollow neck extending from theforward end of the handle, and formed with a row of spacedopenings, and.a pair of opposed, coextensive walls extending longitudinally of theneck, and forming a channel therebetween, said openings communicatingwith said channel, said walls being formed with aligned rows of inwardlyextending teeth, and a brush having a back portion slidably receivedwithin said channel, and said teeth engaging said back portion, the backof said brush being formed with one or more openings.

5. An instrument of the character described, comprising a tubular handleclosed at its rear end, a longitudinal hollow neck extending from theforward end of the handle, and formed with a row of spaced openings, anda pair of opposed, coextensive walls extending longitudinally of theneck, and forming a channel therebetween, said openings communicatingwith said channel, said walls being formed with aligned rows of inwardlyextending teeth, and a brush having a back portion slidably receivedwithin said channel, and said teeth engaging said back portion, the backof said brush being formed with one or more openings, the back portionof said brush being furthermore formed at its forward end with a headhaving grooves to receive the forward ends of said opposed walls.

6. An instrument of the character described, comprising a tubular handleclosed at its rear end, alongitudinal hollow neck extending from theforward end of the handle, and formed with a row of spaced openings, anda pair of opposed, coextensive walls extending longitudinally of theneck, and forming a channel therebetween, said openings communicatingwith said channel, said walls being formed with aligned rows of inwardlyextending teeth, and a brush having a back portion slidably receivedwithin said channel, and said teeth engaging said back portion, saidtubular neck portion being disposed parallel to and offset from saidtubular handle portion.

7. An instrument of the character described, comprising a member made oftransparent material and having a tubular portion closed at its rear endserving as a handle for the instrument. a tapering portion extendingfrom the forward end of said tubular portion, an axial tubular neckextending from said tapering portion, said neck being formed with a rowof spaced openings. means on said neck to form a longitudinal channelcommunicating with said row of spaced open.- ings, and adapted to gripan applicator roll of absorbent material inserted into said channel toclose said openings, said tapering portion being inclined to one side ofthe axis of said tubular portion, and said tubular neck being disposedparallel to said tubular portion and offset therefrom.

8. An instrument of the character described comprising a hollow memberformed with a row of openings and with a pair of opposed, coextensive,longitudinal, outwardly extending walls on opposite sides of said row ofopenings forming a channel therebetween communicating with saidopenings, said pair of walls being formed with rows of aligned, inwardlyextending teeth dis-- posed in a common plane, parallel to the axis ofsaid member, and a brush having a back portion slidably received withinsaid channel, said teeth I engaging the back of said brush, and thebristles of said brush extending beyond said channel, the back of saidbrush being perforated.

9. An instrument of the character described, comprising a tubular memberformed with a row of spaced openings, said tubular member being formedwith a pair of similar, symmetrically disposed, opposed curved wallsforming a channel therebetween communicating with the openings, and abrush having a back portion slidably received within said channel, saidback portion being perforated.

10. An instrument of the character described, comprising a tubularmember formed with a row of spaced openings, said tubular member beingformed with a pair of similar, symmetrically disposed, opposed curvedwalls forming a channel therebetween communicating with the openings, abrush having a back portion slidably received within said channel, saidback portion being perforated, and a head at the forward end of the backof the brush formed with grooves to receive the forward edges of saidchannel forming walls.

11. An instrument of the character described, comprising a tubularmember formed with a row of spaced openings, said tubular member beingformed with a pair of similar, symmetrically disposed, opposed curvedwalls forming a channel therebetween communicating with the openings, abrush having a back portion slidably received within said channel, saidback portion being perforated, and a head at the forward end of the backof the brush formed with grooves to receive 1 the forward edges of saidchannel forming walls,

the rear ends of said pair of walls being inter- 1 connected by a webportion, and said pair of walls being interconnected by a wall at therear ends thereof, disposed at right angles to and extending from saidweb portion. 5

12. An instrument of the character described, comprising a tubularmember formed with a row of spaced openings, said tubular member beingformed with a pair of similar, symmetrically disposed, opposed curvedwalls forming a channel therebetween communicating with the openings, 9.brush having a back portion slidably received within said channel, saidback portion being perforated, and a head at the forward end of the backof the brush formed with grooves to receive the forward edges of saidchannel forming walls, the rear ends of said pair of walls beinginterconnected by a web portion, and said pair of walls beinginterconnected by a wall at the rear ends thereof disposed at rightangles to and extending from said web portion, said pair of walls beingformed with rows of teeth extending inwardly toward each other, anddisposed in a common plane parallel to the axis of said member.

13. An instrument of the character described, comprising a tubularmember formed with a row of spaced openings, said tubular member beingformed with a pair of similar, symmetrically disposed, opposed curved.walls forming a channel therebetween communicating with the openings,and a brush having a, back portion slidably received within saidchannel, said back portion being perforated, said member having anopening at its front end, and means to close said opening.

14. An instrument of the character described, comprising a member havinga tubular handle portion, and a tubular neck portion of reduceddiameter, extending longitudinally of the handle portion, said neckportion being formed with a row of longitudinal openings, and a pair ofsimilar, symmetrically disposed, integral walls extending longitudinallyof the neck portion and forming a channel therebetween, said walls beingformed with inwardly projecting teeth for holding an applicator, adaptedto be pressed into the channel, within the channel to cover saidopenings, the undersides of said teeth forming a guide for a brushadapted to be slidably received within the channel and held in thechannel by the guide teeth, the forward endof said channel being open toadmit the brush into the channel.

JOSEPH J. BATTLEl.

